Typical operating temperatures for the Ryzen 7 5800X range between moderate and high, depending on workload.
Typical operating temperatures for the Ryzen 7 5800X range between moderate and high, depending on workload.
I've heard the 5800X can get quite warm, but how intense is it really? I own one with a Be Quiet Pure Rock 2 inside a Phanteks P300. After a 20-minute Prime95 test (though not ideal), the CCD temperatures reached around 84.8°C. That’s unusual since the cores usually peak in the mid-70s. Is it normal for the CCD to stay hotter than other sensors?
Checking HWiNFO64 for temperature readings. The 84°C range is manageable for a Ryzen 5000 when targeting boost speeds, and the Cinebench R23 will show your performance.
These models all perform safely at 90°C when under full load, with the 5600X rated up to 95°C. Factors like cooling solutions, fans, GPUs, and motherboards influence performance. I'm using a 5900X on an Asus Tuf B550-PLUS board with PBO and an OC RTX3060ti. My setup includes a Scythe Mugen 5, six LL120s in a Corsair Commander Fractal Pop XL Air case. Temperatures range from 38°C to 43°C idle, 57°C to 65°C under light loads, and 70-78°C during heavy use. Note: Liquid cooling isn't necessary, but avoid solid front cases for AIO systems. Updated September 15, 2022 by An0maly_76
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The Cinebench score came in at 15230. The CCD and CPU stayed about 90 degrees throughout, with cores operating between 85-90 degrees. Despite this, the clocks remained fairly solid, and the system drew around 135 watts consistently. I’m not used to such high CPU temperatures, even if it’s technically within limits, so I was curious if something went wrong.
For that entry-level cooler it seems fitting. You're secure with the Cinebench result matching what you'd anticipate from a stock 5800x. To lower temperatures you'd want to explore PBO and Curve Optimizer, which are essentially advanced undervolting solutions introduced with Zen 3 (Ryzen 3000). I’d recommend considering better cooling options like AK620, FUMA2, or PA120 as well. Or, simply accept the situation and let the system run. Robert Hallock – Director of Technical Marketing at AMD:
Consider this a high-end usage reference. Even on a powerful PC, it will still get quite warm, but significantly less than peak estimates. I use a 5800x with a 360 AIO EVGA and often hit 1440P at 120 to 144 FPS, rarely exceeding 34°C. Most benchmarks push the CPU to its limit during intensive tasks like overclocking or heavy rendering. However, for everyday gaming and streaming, it offers excellent performance—comparable to a space heater.